Nintendo just dropped a boatload of Switch 2 news, including the release date, price and a launch title or two.It also announced a bevy of accessories that’ll be available for the console on June 5.Let’s go over the most notable of these doodads.For my money, the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is the highlight here.
This was featured heavily in the company’s livestream, as the Switch 2 will allow for in-game video chat.This is thanks to the magical “C” button on the right Joy-Con controller.The camera will also shrink down your head to use as a live avatar in certain games.
It costs $50.It wouldn’t be a Nintendo console without a pro controller.The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will cost $80, but it includes the aforementioned “C” button, a screen capture button, an audio jack and HD rumble 2.It also allows for motion controls and Amiibo functionality.
The GL/GR buttons can be mapped to suit different playstyles.ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementThe company also announced a dedicated GameCube controller for use with Nintendo Online.It comes in iconic purple and also includes a “C” button.It charges via USB-C so you won’t burn through AA batteries like Wall-E or something.
We don’t have a price on this yet, but Nintendo did say it’s launching with the console.We do know, however, that it’s only available to Nintendo Online subscribers.The Switch 2 is launching with a new Mario Kart game, so you know what that means.The Joy-Con wheel controllers are back.
The Joy-Con 2 Wheel ships in a two-pack, which costs $20.The set includes one blue wheel and one red wheel.There are two official carrying cases.There’s one just for the console, for handheld mode, that costs $35.
There’s also a much larger one that holds everything, including the console, dock, cables and game cards.That one costs $80.Those are the most interesting items, but Nintendo also announced the usual replacement components.An AC adapter costs $30, while a dock set costs $110.
A pair of Joy-Cons will set you back $90 and replacement straps cost $13.
